98 SE Auto vs 97 BMW 528i ...
07-16-2002, 09:26 PM
#1
98 SE Auto vs 97 BMW 528i ...
I knew this would eventually happen, i was checking out the .org forums at work (can you say VQ addict?)and one of my co-workers stopped to check it out and of course i told him all about the max and that i plan to buy one very soon. so he starts telling me about his stock BMW 528i and how it's a very powerful car, yadda yadda yadda, when i get my car we're going to race.
So did anybody ever go up against a 528i? I drove a few when i worked in valet parking, and i remember it being powerful but i don't think it was better than the max. i know the 540i 6 speed is a monster, now that would spank me in the max all over. I'm definitely going to race him regardless and i'm 80% sure i'll beat him, but feedback would be apreciated.
So did anybody ever go up against a 528i? I drove a few when i worked in valet parking, and i remember it being powerful but i don't think it was better than the max. i know the 540i 6 speed is a monster, now that would spank me in the max all over. I'm definitely going to race him regardless and i'm 80% sure i'll beat him, but feedback would be apreciated.
07-16-2002, 09:32 PM
#2
According to Edmunds the 528 has 190HP/206TQ, pretty much exacly what we have. The difference is in weight. The 528 weighs over 3400lbs. Advantage Maxima so far. But every Bimmer I have been in has awesome gearing (never been in a 528) so it should be close... Good luck and let us know how it goes.
07-17-2002, 09:20 AM
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Originally posted by 97max5spd
Stock vs. Stock and both automatics, I think the Bimmer will win. As mentioned before, better gearing. Doesn't the Bimmer have a 5-speed automatic?
Stock vs. Stock and both automatics, I think the Bimmer will win. As mentioned before, better gearing. Doesn't the Bimmer have a 5-speed automatic?
2000 528i - 5 speed auto
07-17-2002, 11:00 AM
#9
Originally posted by 97max5spd
Stock vs. Stock and both automatics, I think the Bimmer will win. As mentioned before, better gearing. Doesn't the Bimmer have a 5-speed automatic?
Stock vs. Stock and both automatics, I think the Bimmer will win. As mentioned before, better gearing. Doesn't the Bimmer have a 5-speed automatic?
07-17-2002, 01:29 PM
#11
My cousin has a 1999 528i, auto, and I had it for a day since my friend and I were putting in the M5 bumper for him. I had to drive back and forth and what a piece of ****. My friend and I said that I would never spend $40,000 on this heavy piece of sh*t. The car is very heavy and should only come in the V8 edition (540i and M5). Don't get me wrong the car is awesome in handling and comfort but too bad the power is missing. I think my 3rd Gen can keep up.
07-17-2002, 06:46 PM
#15
Originally posted by WaarrEagle
According to Edmunds the 528 has 190HP/206TQ, pretty much exacly what we have. The difference is in weight. The 528 weighs over 3400lbs. Advantage Maxima so far. But every Bimmer I have been in has awesome gearing (never been in a 528) so it should be close... Good luck and let us know how it goes.
According to Edmunds the 528 has 190HP/206TQ, pretty much exacly what we have. The difference is in weight. The 528 weighs over 3400lbs. Advantage Maxima so far. But every Bimmer I have been in has awesome gearing (never been in a 528) so it should be close... Good luck and let us know how it goes.
07-17-2002, 08:18 PM
#16
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Join Date: Jul 2002
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
528i is not that fast from a standstill. However, someone already mentioned that bimmers are very well geared, especially for highway (autobahn) driving. So race him from a roll and see what happens.
528i is not that fast from a standstill. However, someone already mentioned that bimmers are very well geared, especially for highway (autobahn) driving. So race him from a roll and see what happens.
07-17-2002, 08:24 PM
#17
Originally posted by D-sta
My cousin has a 1999 528i, auto, and I had it for a day since my friend and I were putting in the M5 bumper for him. I had to drive back and forth and what a piece of ****. My friend and I said that I would never spend $40,000 on this heavy piece of sh*t. The car is very heavy and should only come in the V8 edition (540i and M5). Don't get me wrong the car is awesome in handling and comfort but too bad the power is missing. I think my 3rd Gen can keep up.
My cousin has a 1999 528i, auto, and I had it for a day since my friend and I were putting in the M5 bumper for him. I had to drive back and forth and what a piece of ****. My friend and I said that I would never spend $40,000 on this heavy piece of sh*t. The car is very heavy and should only come in the V8 edition (540i and M5). Don't get me wrong the car is awesome in handling and comfort but too bad the power is missing. I think my 3rd Gen can keep up.
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